CACHICATA trek TO MACHU PICCHU

4Days /3Nights

FIRST DAY: CUSCO - HUAROCONDO - SOCMA - PEROLNIYOC
We will pick you up from hotel 7:00 am and then travel by private bus to the community of Huarocondo, where we will visit the village's beautiful colonial church. Then, we will descend to the community of Socma, where we will start our trek up to the archaeological site of Perolniyoc. Perolniyoc is located above a waterfall, and from there we will trek up to the small community of the same name, and make camp for the night.
Lunch/Dinner

SECOND DAY: PEROLNIYOC INKA CANAL
In the morning we will climb up to the first pass at 4,500 meters/14,764 feet above sea level. From that point, we will descend again to the Mama Cona lagoon. We will hike through another beautiful mountain pass where there is an ancient Inkan canal that still transports water to the Cachicata quarry. The canal is 17 km/10.5 miles long and is considered one of the most important engineering achievements in the region. We will also be able to admire the Urubamba and Vilcabamba mountain ranges.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

THIRD DAY: INCA CANYON - CACHICATA
We start our trek for the day by following a little creek, which will take us to the Inka Canyon. Next, we will hike to the Intiwatana archaeological complex where an altar was built facing Veronica Mountain. From that point, we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba River.
Continuing our trek, we will make our way to the Inka quarry of Cachicata. There, we can see how the Incas cut and transported the huge stones that were used to build the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo. Descending into the Sacred Valley, we will admire the Inka cemetery and what was once the town for the Inkan quarry workers. We will make camp for the night in the town of Cachicata.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

FOURTH DAY: OLLANTAYTAMBO - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Early in the morning, we will go to the Ollantaytambo station and take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, right at the foot of the majestic Machu Picchu Mountain. From Aguas Calientes, we take a bus up to the sanctuary-city of Machu Picchu and enjoy a professional-guided tour. In the afternoon, we will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and board our train back to Poroy train station and bus to Cusco.
Breakfast
Campsites are subject to change according to our guide's criterion and the evolution of the group.

PRIVATE SERVICE
Group Size: Depends on the client
Departures: Depends on the client

INCLUDES:
Transportation by bus from: Cusco to Huarocondo
Train ticket: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Ticket: entrance to Machu Picchu
Bus tickets: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Vistadome Train / Backpacker Train Service: from Aguas Calientes to Poroy
Professional Guide: English speaking
Cook: In charge of meal preparation
Horsemen and Horses: to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
One emergency horse
Horses can carry: your backpack for a maximum of 8 Kg per person  
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
3 Snacks (candies, juice, cookies & fruit)
Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), Therm-a-rest sleeping pad, dinner tent, special biodegradable bathroom tent, kitchen tent, shower tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle
Transportation: from Poroy Train Station to Hotel

DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Breakfast (day 1), usually the hotels offer this service.
Sleeping bag.

NOTE: US$ 10 Sleeping bag rental in our office (-10°C) for the whole trek.

WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE:

• Sleeping bag. (If you do not have one, rent one in the office).
• Warm clothing for the first day.
• Light clothing, four pairs of socks.
• Good shoes or boots.
• Flash light.
• Water bottle.
• Camera or video camera (optional).
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hats or hat, mosquito repellent.
• Purifying pills.
• Snacks.

Note: During the walk you must load the sleeping bags, mattresses and personal items.